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EJ53 FYX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FYX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,024 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,846 miles

Brake pedal feels "spongy"

Offside Front Wear warning wires broken.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 99,846 miles

Brake pedal feels "spongy"

Offside Front Wear warning wires broken.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,971 miles

Indicator switch is not positive on cancelling.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,971 miles

Indicator switch is not positive on cancelling.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake disks slightly worn and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disks slightly worn

offside mirror slightly cracked

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,187 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,826 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 52,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,781 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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EJ53 FYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 FYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ53 FYX registered?

EJ53 FYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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